Research Opportunities at UT and at other places


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      FUNDING/GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS

      Students may apply for the scholarship through the Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Website<https://www.pierce-antibodies.com/PierceScholarship/>.

      Undergraduate Research Fellowships (URF)

      ~$1,000 awards for research materials and supplies

      Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR)

      for travel or research

      Texas Collegiate Academy of Science

      http://www.texasacademyofscience.org/students

      American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
      http://www.asbmb.org/careers/scholarshipsandawards/


      MARC Travel Awards - for those underrepresented in the sciences
      http://www.faseb.org/Professional-Development-and-Diversity-Resources/Travel-Awards/Eligible-Meetings-and-Conferences.aspx




      JOURNALS of Interest to us:

      Texas Journal Of Science

      (Texas Academy of Science)
      http://www.texasacademyofscience.org/texas-journal-of-science

      Journal Of Young Investigators
      http://www.jyi.org/

      Journal of Student Research
      http://www.jofsr.com/index.php/path


      Texas Undergraduate Research Journal (TURJ)
      http://texasurj.com/wp/

      J Med Chem

      Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters

      To Be Added: journals of the Journal club articles......



      NCUR list of Undergraduate Journals
      http://www.cur.org/resources/students/undergraduate_journals/



      CONFERENCES:


      Undergraduate Research Forum (UT-Austin)
      2018, April 13th

      American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
      https://www.asbmb.org/
      2017 - Chicago
      2018 - San Diego - April 22-25th

      The Protein Society (Summer)

      http://www.proteinsociety.org/meetings/symposium/

      Texas Academy of Science

      http://www.texasacademyofscience.org/about-us
      Midland College, March 2-4, 2018

      Texas Tech Undergraduate Research Conference (Spring in Lubbock, Texas) - March 27, 28th

      http://www.depts.ttu.edu/calue/ConferenceHome/

      ABRCMS (Fall)

      http://www.abrcms.org/

      NCUR (Spring)

      http://www.cur.org/ncur_2017/
      Memphis, TN - abstracts due Dec. ??

      ACS


      ACS Southwest Regional Meeting


      LSAMP


      Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium (FURS) - (in Fall)

      - Molecular Biosciences club (Oscar's) fall oral talks symposium at UT Austin
      https://sites.cns.utexas.edu/mbssg/fall-undergraduate-research-forum

      RICE Undergraduate Symposium (in Fall)

      gcurs.rice.edu

      CNS Student Research Fellowships page:

      http://cns.utexas.edu/honors/scholarships-fellowships/current-students/research-fellowships



      SACNAS
      (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science.)
      https://sacnas.org/events/national-conf



      During the Academic Year Research Opportunities

      Here at UT:

      FRI Rotation Program

      Eureka!
      https://eureka.utexas.edu/

      Dell Pediatric Research Institute

      UT Undergraduate Research Award for Juniors/Seniors
      http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/uhc/awards/undergraduate


      SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

      Here at UT (40 Acres)

      FRI Labs

      REU programs on campus http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp



      Other Places (if you want to escape the heat)



      Pathways To Science - List of opportuntiies
      http://pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?u=Undergrads_Undergraduate+Students&sm=&sd=&sy=&dd=SummerResearch_Summer+Research+Opportunity&submit=y&dhub=SummerResearch_Summer+Research+Opportunity



      RICE - Houston
      BioXFEL Summer Internship for Undergraduates
      https://ibb.rice.edu/bioxfel-internship


      Explore STEM funding and opportunities at the links provided below.
      You’ll find paid summer research experiences, graduate fellowships, graduate programs, and more!

      Paid Summer 2016 Undergraduate Research Placements:
      Over 800 programs -- NSF REU, NASA and other paid summer research opportunities for undergrads
      http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/undergrads.aspx

      SR-EIP is a fully paid summer internship that provides undergraduates with training and mentoring in the principles underlying the conduct of research and prepares them to pursue competitive applications to PhD or MD-PhD programs.
      http://www.theleadershipalliance.org/programs/summer-research/sites

      For Financial Support in Graduate School:
      Fellowships and graduate programs in a wide variety of STEM disciplines:
      http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/grad.aspx

      For tips on applying and associated resources:
      http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/toolbox.aspx

      For opportunities specifically in the Ocean Sciences:
      http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/oceanscience.aspx

      For opportunities specifically in Engineering:
      http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/engineering.aspx


      Africa - you pay though
      https://oneheartsource.org/volunteer_programs/undergraduate-and-graduate-university-students/



      National Science Foundation (REU) summer programs – search by discipline
      - around the country
      http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp



      LSAMP Summer Research Academy (SRA)
      http://research.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=33549


      NSF and NASA to students you know who may be considering undergraduate summer research and/or applying to graduate school.For Undergraduates:Paid Summer 2015 Undergraduate Research Placements:Over 800 programs – REU, NASA and other paid summer research opportunities for undergradshttp://www.pathwaystoscience.org/undergads.aspx

      For Financial Support in Graduate School:Fellowships and graduate programs in a wide variety of STEM disciplines:http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/grad.asp

      For NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships:http://intern.nasa.g

      For tips on applying and associated resources:http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/toolbox.aspx

      For opportunities specifically in the Ocean Sciences:http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/oceanscience.asp

      For opportunities specifically in Engineering:
      http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/engineering.aspx



      Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
      ORAU
      ORISE Research Participation Programshttp://orise.orau.gov/cdcChemistry and biology majors are preferred, although highly qualified candidates from other science majors may be considered.Current undergraduate and graduate students majoring in applied sciences that have completed three years of major coursework. Must be able to comply with safety and security requirements before or upon reporting to CDC. Funding: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NationalCenter for EnvironmentalHealth(NCEH), Division of LaboratorySciences (DLS). For more information, contact: Daniel Parker at (770) 488-7854 or DParker2@cdc.gov - Please reference CDC-NCEH-2015-0002 in all communications. January 16, 2015 application deadline.

      Student, Alumni, and Faculty Research Opportunities at ORNL
      The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has several opportunities for qualified students and faculty to participate in hands-on research in a-real world setting with award winning scientists. highlighted below, are through the Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE)
      Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE)
      · Undergraduates, Post-BS and AAS, MS, PhD and Faculty – Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) majors
      · Stipend based on academic status
      · Travel/Housing assistance (if eligible)
      · Full-time and part-time appointments
      · Professional development activities
      · Minimum GPA - 2.5/4.0
      · U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR)

      For more information about these (and other) opportunities, please visit http://www.orau.org/ornl or contact ORNL Education Programs at ornledu@orau.org or contact Leslie Fox at (865) 576-3427.


      The Cancer Prevention Research Training Program (CPRTP) - Summer Internship at MD Anderson - Due ~ February ?
      http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/education-and-training/schools-and-programs/research-training/programs-and-courses/cancer-prevention-research-training-program/index.html

      http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/education-and-training/schools-and-programs/cprit-training-program/cprit-summer-undergrad/index.html
      -select How to Apply from the left menu


      USAID - Global Health Fellows
      http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=df4g69iab&v=001hufgit2uCW_igKdkD5RiofwJZEShEZpcxHdGVlcTkigdV7ANzZSRxqI0mw_ELyAcRWlARpAir156KJf8VTnsqXcgEsiOo3yE1cwTxFHlXUELLZaxxrhRaJ8xwgF6V_BeNywf7-2dNDyjLe2AGGEkgw%3D%3D
      Fellowships: http://www.ghfp.net/fellowships/become-a-ghfp-ii-fellow/
      Internships: http://www.ghfp.net/internships/become-a-ghfp-ii-intern/

      American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
      www.asbmb.org/summerresearch


      NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) Bethesda, Maryland
      http://www.niaid.nih.gov/labsandresources/labs/training/inro/Pages/default.aspx?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Uni&utm_content=Aug15&utm_campaign=INRO2013

      http://www.healthdisparities.vcu.edu/?id=1339&sid=10

      University of Oregon
      Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)
      http://spur.uoregon.edu/

      University of Michigan (PIBS)
      http://www.med.umich.edu/pibs/prospective/rf/summer.htm


      University of Michigan
      NSF - Interdisciplinary Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program
      in the Structure and Function of Proteins

      The Interdisciplinary REU Program in the Structure and Function of Proteins at the University of Michigan provides undergraduate students with a 10-week summer research experience. Students with a sincere interest in the pursuit of a graduate degree (PhD or MS) in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) discipline are strongly encouraged to apply.

      · Hands-on Research Experience (research projects & faculty mentors)


      https://www.daad.org/

      Gerstner Sloan-Kettering
      Summer Undergraduate Research Program
      http://www.sloankettering.edu/summer-undergraduate-research-program

      RICE
      The Institute of Bioscience & Bioengineering sponsors an interdisciplinary REU in Biomolecular Networks, available to students from most disciplines within the schools of science and engineering. The application deadline is February 7, 2014. Apply for the IBB REU in Biomolecular Networks here:
      http://ibb.rice.edu/nsf.aspx?ekfrm=1219


      The Rice Quantum Institute is sponsoring an NSF REU in Chemistry & Physics with an application deadline of February 14, 2014. Apply for the RQI summer internship here:
      http://rqi.rice.edu/Content.aspx?ekfrm=2147483693


      SMART - Science, Mathematics, & Research for Transformation
      Full tuition and educational fees paid, in addition to a cash stipend
      Find out more about the program and apply here:
      http://smart.asee.org/



      NIH (National Institutes of Health in D.C.) Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
      The NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP). In addition to full-time biomedical research opportunities, we provide career development opportunities for all summer interns, including workshops, courses, journal clubs and access to the OITE Career Services Center. We invite you to join our diverse community of over 5000 trainees for great science and outstanding career development resources.

      § The NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) accepts high school, undergraduate, graduate and professional (medical / dental / pharmacy / nursing, etc.) school students in biomedical, social science, behavioral, and computational fields who will be at least 16 years of age by June 15, 2016. Be sure to watch our YouTube video and read the tips for applicants before starting your application. The SIP application deadline is March 1, 2016, but students who apply early have an advantage.
      Eight-week program in various locations. Apply here:
      https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip



      UC Irvine Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
      This eight-week program includes a $3,000 research stipend and free summer housing. Research opportunities are available in all academic fields, and undergraduates are paired with a graduate mentor as well. Apply here:
      http://www.grad.uci.edu/about-us/diversity/grad-prep-programs/non-uci-students/surf.html

      UNC Chapel Hill Summer Research Program in Biophysics
      This is an eleven-week course for undergraduate minority students. The program covers course expenses, travel costs, meals, and housing. Apply here:
      http://www.biophysics.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/Education/SummerResearchPrograminBiophysics/tabid/898/Default.aspx

      University of Washington Summer STEM Research Programs
      The University of Washington has multiple opportunities for research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as well as medicine and health. For a complete list, see
      http://exp.washington.edu/urp/students/find/summeratUW.html

      University of Nebraska-Lincoln
      http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram.
      Students can also find information about program benefits including a competitive stipend, room and board, travel expenses, and more.

      MIDAS Summer Undergraduate Research Program at the University of Pittsburgh
      www.midas.pitt.edu/srp

      iSEED University of Buffalo - State University of New York

      http://www.buffalo.edu/iseed/undergraduate-students.html


      University of Maryland, College Park
      http://ter.ps/BSOSSRI.

      Amgen Scholars (multiple sites)
      http://www.amgenscholars.com/

      Application Deadline for UCLA Amgen Scholars Program: February 2, 2015
      Website: http://www.ugresearchsci.ucla.edu/amgenscholars.htm



      Loma Linda University

      Summer Health Disparities Research Programs


      OSEA — The Open School of Ethnography & Anthropology: 5 summer programshttp://www.osea-cite.org/apply/



      CLIMB UP (Undergraduate Program) for Summer Research gives students an opportunity to conduct research in the biomedical and health sciences and explore graduate career opportunities.
      http://www.buffalo.edu/climb/climb-up.html


      Tulane University
      http://www.tnprc.tulane.edu/training.html


      NASCENT Summer REU program
      http://nascent-erc.org/nascent-summer-reu-program/

      The Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SURI) brings together innovative undergraduate minds from across the country to The University of Texas at Austin Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering (UT PGE) Department to research hot energy topics with world-class faculty members.
      http://www.pge.utexas.edu/research/internship

      National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
      http://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/organization/offices/office-diversity-health-disparities-odhd

      SENS (Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence)
      regenerative medicine at such institutions as Harvard, Wake Forest, and Oxford University.
      Examples of past internships can be seen at

      - NOTE: an aptamer did this program in 2014 (Shruti Singh)
      http://www.sens.org/education/research-opportunities/srf-summer-scholars-program/srf-summer-scholars-alumni


      San Jose State University

      http://www.biology.sjsu.edu/rumba/NSF-REU_RUMBA/Welcome.html

      South Africa
      http://www.oceans-campus.com/programs/oceans-research-internship/



      MD/PhD Style programs (let's you find out if you are interested in MD/Ph.D. track)


      Association of American Medical Colleges - the main point of contact for MD/PhD stuff.
      https://www.aamc.org/members/great/169782/mdphdsummerprograms.html

      Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program (Weill Cornell, Rockefeller, Sloan-Kettering)
      Gateways To The Laboratory Program
      http://weill.cornell.edu/mdphd/summerprogram/

      University of Michigan
      UM-SMART Undergrad Summer Program
      http://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education/mdphd-program/um-smart-undergrad-summer-program

      Dartmouth University
      MD-PhD Undergraduate Summer (MPUS) Fellowship Program
      http://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/mpus/about/





      MD Programs

      JAMP - here at UT
      https://www.utsystem.edu/jamp/

      SMDEP - Summer Medical and Dental Education Program
      A free six-week summer enrichment program for freshmen and sophomores at one of twelve medical or dental schools around the country. Find out more about the program and apply here:
      http://www.smdep.org/

      UT Health Sciences Center at Houston

      UT Medical School at Houston:
      http://med.uth.tmc.edu/administration/edu_programs/medical-education/srp/index.html

      MD Anderson in Houston - STEP-UP program
      http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/education-and-training/schools-and-programs/research-training/programs-and-courses/partnership-for-excellence-in-cancer-research/training-program/partnership-for-excellence-in-cancer-research-training-program-step-up-program.html

      Medical University of South Carolina
      **http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/grad/summer_research_program/**

      University of Virginia
      med.virginia.edu/srip



      Post Baccalaureate Programs
      UTMB

      http://microbiology.utmb.edu/prep/

      NIH funded Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). We will be accepting students for our program that begins in early June 24, 2013. They must graduate with a BS/BA before the PREP begins and must not have graduated before June, 2010. Students earn a graduate certificate, build confidence for graduate training and participate in a research project with a mentor they choose.